William Dang, of Irvine is a multifaceted artist. He has been involved in theater arts since his freshman year. He has designed the lighting for University High stage productions and assists with just about every live event at school. He has received nominations from The Cappies for “Shrek the Musical” and “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.” He quickly adapted his artistic sensibilities to the ceramic materials. He collaborated to create ArtsCore Lanterns, which were juried into the Irvine Fine Arts Center’s show, Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts Junior Show and the Orange County Department of Education’s High School Arts Showcase. He is also a photographer and a yearbook staff member. He plans to attend the California Institute of the Arts.

Athletics

Corey Okubo, of Irvine is a four-year varsity swimmer. He achieved eight All-American individual times, League Championship MVP his junior and senior year, won six individual titles at league championships and won the 200IM at CIF - breaking a 30-year Orange County record in 2013. His record-breaking swim earned him the Orange County Register Male Swimmer of the Year title. Outside of school, he is a four-time USA National Junior Team member and has competed in Peru, Japan and China. He also competed in four events at the 2012 Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. He will attend Princeton.

Community Service

Kathryn Sievers, of Irvine devoted countless hours to a variety of philanthropies locally and abroad, including the Animal Care Center, Meals on Wheels and Irvine Community Parks. She has attended multiple mission trips to Los Angeles and El Nino, Mexico, serving food, purchasing groceries, and building houses. This summer she will travel to South Africa for a mission trip where she will lead a Vacation Bible School class, teach basic academic skills as well as nutrition, hygiene and health. She plans to attend the University of San Francisco.

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